Naruto Columns
08/19/2023
[BORUTO Memories 5: Recap Column Preceding Part Two's Serialization!] Vol. 14-15: The Otsutsuki Conflict Shifts into a New Phase
Part two of the BORUTO series, BORUTO -TWO BLUE VORTEX-, will start its publication in V Jump's Super-Sized October Edition on August 21st (JST)!
To celebrate, a column series looking back on the story of BORUTO: Naruto Next Generations is here!
In this fifth installment, we'll be recapping volumes 14 through 15 of the manga!
To celebrate, a column series looking back on the story of BORUTO: Naruto Next Generations is here!
In this fifth installment, we'll be recapping volumes 14 through 15 of the manga!
Life-Consuming "Baryon Mode"!
During the climactic battle with Isshiki in an alternate dimension, Naruto uses the previously unseen "Baryon Mode" to make what will truly be a "last stand"!
Using this new power, a double-edged sword that shaves away the lifeforce of both its source and any enemies touched by it, he drives Isshiki to the brink of death!
The Showdown with Isshiki Concludes!
Isshiki has only minutes left to live! As his final gambit, he summons Kawaki to the alternate dimension in order to mark him with Karma again and use him as a vessel to reincarnate!
Sasuke and Naruto are both down, and it seems as though all hope is lost, but Kawaki uses the Shadow Doppelganger Jutsu taught to him by Naruto to deceive Isshiki!
Isshiki's lifespan is exhausted, and it seems like the defeat of the Otsutsukis is complete, but...
Isshiki's lifespan is exhausted, and it seems like the defeat of the Otsutsukis is complete, but...
Momoshiki Rears His Head
As Isshiki crumbles to dust, Momoshiki takes advantage of Boruto's exhaustion to possess him once again.
It appears the fight against the Otsutsukis must still continue...
It appears the fight against the Otsutsukis must still continue...
By using himself as a hostage and forcing Momoshiki to absorb chakra, Kawaki is able to restore Boruto's chakra to the point that he can regain control of his body...
Putting his own life on the line, Kawaki averts disaster and the battle finally comes to an end!
Putting his own life on the line, Kawaki averts disaster and the battle finally comes to an end!
Kara's Remnant—Code Inherits Isshiki's Will
Though Naruto and the others have defeated Isshiki, his soul appears before the last surviving Inner of Kara, Code.
Isshiki tells Code that he must inherit the "Otsutsuki Will".
Code accepts the role of successor and plans his vengeance upon Konoha, setting the stage for the next phase of the conflict!
Code accepts the role of successor and plans his vengeance upon Konoha, setting the stage for the next phase of the conflict!
The Cyborgs Awakened by Code—Eida & Daemon
To achieve his aims, Code makes his way to a research facility that was managed by Boro.
There, he awakens the siblings Eida and Daemon, cyborgs with incredible powers.
There, he awakens the siblings Eida and Daemon, cyborgs with incredible powers.
With his numbers bolstered and his combat power greatly increased, Code begins to lay the foundations for his vengeance...
That's all for this time!
Check back tomorrow (8/20 JST) for the finale, part six, where we'll cover volumes 16 through 20!
That's all for this time!
Check back tomorrow (8/20 JST) for the finale, part six, where we'll cover volumes 16 through 20!
